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CPO prices to consolidate at RM4,000 to RM4,300
Mixed forecasts for palm oil at POC2026
CPO FUTURES CLOSE LOWER ONSTRONGER RINGGIT, CONCERNS OVERWEAK DEMAND
CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Crude Oil Prices Amid US-Iran Conflict
Punters shift focus to oilseed, corn
31/05/2008 (The Economic Times), New Delhi - Bulls are running amok in Indian oilseed and corn futures in anticipation of a ban by the government soon. Since Indian contracts are rising at a time when the world market is cooling off, policies to control inflation may be actually stoking the fire in domestic oils and grain futures.
Green BHD diesel fuel set for launch
02/06/2008 (The Bangkok Post) - Bio-hydrogenated diesel (BHD), a high-quality biodiesel suitable for blending to create a greener alternative fuel for vehicles, would be launched commercially after tests prove successful, said PTT Plc president Prasert Bunsumpun. Testing of the hydrogenation process to produce BHD from vegetable oil would be completed next year.
Malaysia seeks to raise palm oil exports to UAE by 15%
30/05/2008 (Gulf Daily News), Dubai - Malaysia expects to grow its palm oil exports to the UAE by about 15 per cent this year as strong economic growth in the Gulf region pushes demand for edible oils higher, a senior Malaysian official said on Friday.
But you promised: A boy\'s $500,000 aid for orang-utans dashed by grown-ups\' politics
31/05/2008 (The Age, Australia) - SIX months ago Daniel Clarke's desire to save the endangered orang-utans of Borneo and Sumatra and John Howard's desire for re-election melded perfectly.
Palm Oil Producers Not Happy With Windfall Tax Proposal
30/05/2008 (Bernama), Mumbai - The government's plan to impose windfall tax on industries making huge profits has not been well received by palm oil producers, says Malaysia Palm Oil Association (MPOA) chairman Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid.
Sime Darby Plantation Scouting For Partner To Expand To India
30/05/2008 (Bernama), Mumbai - Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd is scouting for a suitable partner to expand its business to India, aiming to take advantage of the country's increasing demand for palm oil.
Malaysia Proposes To India For JV In Palm Oil Downstream Projects
29/05/2008 (Bernama), Mumbai - To stem the declining trend of palm oil exports to India, Malaysia has proposed to Indian investors to jointly focus on palm oil downstream activities, rather than merely importing the commodity.
Food Made from Sustainable Palm Oil Hits UK Supermarket Shelves for First Time - Sainsbury\'s
29/05/2008 (Flex News) - The first food made with palm oil from certified sustainable sources will arrive on Sainsbury's shelves today.
Malaysian Palm Oil exports to the UAE expected to cross 400,000 MT in 2008
27/05/2008 (Trading Markets.com), Dubai - Malaysian palm oil exports to the UAE are expected to cross 400,000 metric tons (MT) in 2008, according to latest studies by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
